Many ASUS VivoBook 15 models use an M.2 NVMe SSD — a slim, fast storage drive that fits directly onto the laptop motherboard. It is much faster than an older mechanical hard drive and is now common in modern laptops.

Some older VivoBook 15 models, especially X512 and F512 variants, may also include a 2.5-inch SATA bay. This is the older rectangular drive space used for traditional hard drives and SATA SSDs. If your laptop has both storage options, there may be more flexibility during the upgrade.

The correct SSD depends on your exact VivoBook 15 model. We check this as part of the upgrade process and supply the correct drive — you do not need to identify the SSD type yourself before booking.

Dual-storage on some X512 / F512 models — some VivoBook 15 models have both an M.2 SSD slot and a 2.5-inch drive bay. In plain English that can mean the best of both worlds: a fast SSD for Windows and apps, while keeping a larger drive available for file storage where possible.

M.2-only on newer models — many X515, M515 and X1502 variants use an M.2-only layout. This means one main internal SSD slot rather than a second hard drive bay. Still upgradeable in most cases, but the data migration process may involve external cloning equipment. You do not need to worry about the technical process — we use the correct method for your laptop’s layout.

Low to moderate difficulty for an experienced technician. The process usually involves removing the bottom cover screws, carefully lifting the rear cover, disconnecting the internal battery, and accessing the storage slot.

Many VivoBook 15 models use ASUS’s ErgoLift hinge, which slightly raises the laptop when the screen is opened. This does not make the upgrade impossible, but it is a model-specific detail worth knowing — the laptop sits at a slight angle during disassembly and an experienced technician accounts for this.

The harder part is not the physical work — it is knowing which SSD type is compatible, whether the model supports dual storage, and how to migrate data without losing files. These are exactly the checks our service handles before any work begins.

Where possible, yes. Data migration is included at no extra cost. The goal is to return your laptop in a familiar, usable state — same files, same Windows environment, same software — rather than giving it back empty and asking you to start again.

If your VivoBook 15 has both an M.2 slot and a 2.5-inch bay, the process may be more straightforward. If your model is M.2-only, we may use external cloning tools to connect the new SSD during the transfer.

If the original drive is failing, heavily corrupted or unreadable, full migration may not always be possible. In those cases we explain the situation clearly before proceeding — no surprises.

Yes — and this is one of the most common concerns before using a mail-in laptop service. A VivoBook 15 often contains personal files, photos, study documents and work files, so wanting reassurance before sending it away is completely normal.

Our service includes insured and tracked return shipping. We also recommend packaging the laptop securely when sending it in. The £10 reservation model lowers the barrier to getting started — instead of paying the full upgrade price upfront, you reserve the job and pay the remaining balance only after video proof of the completed upgrade is sent.